New StudentOrientation
Alfred State prepares you to be a Pioneer and answers all your questions. At orientation you'll learn where to eat, what fun things to do, how to make new friends, when you'll be in classes and labs with your new class schedule, who can provide you support, and why being a Pioneer is so great.
Orientation puts students on the right track for success and we also invite guests such as parents and siblings to come learn all about Alfred State. Online learning students will receive virtual orientation information by email to prepare for their classes.
For on-campus orientation, bring comfortable walking shoes because we're going to show you so many cool and fun things. Student Orientation Leaders will share what college life is really like and outline all the support that ASC offers.
For students who did not attend summer orientation:
You will move in on Monday, August 19 from noon – 4 p.m. and your Orientation is Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Orvis gym.
Through orientation and our Week of Welcome, Alfred State prepares you to be a Pioneer and answers all your questions. At orientation you'll learn where to eat, what fun things to do, how to make new friends, when you'll be in classes and labs with your new class schedule, who can provide you support, and why being a Pioneer is so great.
Meet Your New Peer Coach
For those who did not attend a summer orientation session, the Office of Student Engagement is offering additional support and has assigned you to a Peer Coach. A Peer Coach is an upper-class student who will help guide you through this semester to ensure you are being successful in and out of the classroom.
Your Peer Coach is here to help you transition to the Pioneer Family, through events with other students, hosting workshops, checking in with you, sharing their personal ASC experiences, and much more. The main goal of your Peer Coach is to be a support system for you and to help you be welcomed into the Pioneer family and be able to call Alfred State College your second home.
Other Orientations
Online learning students will receive virtual orientation information through their Alfred State email to prepare for classes. Students at Northland Workforce Training Center attend an orientation session on the Northland campus.
"The orientation team was very helpful and I enjoyed talking to them and getting to know other students. It’s super helpful to hear their experiences. I appreciated that very much."
"Prior to my son starting in August, I was very impressed with how organized it was and how welcoming all the staff and current students were. I also appreciated the food. It was delicious.”
"The amount of fun and how much it reminds me of home really blew me away. It was important to find my place and meet some great people before moving in.”
"I've known that this school helps students succeed, however I did not expect how they went above and beyond to help us. It’s also great to see how much fun you can have on campus."
Coming This Fall: ASC Week of Welcome
Once you've moved in, take part in our social events that help you connect, find your place, feel at home, and build meaningful relationships. Check out some of our Week of Welcome - WOW fun below!
Club Fair
Learn more about our 90+ student clubs, intramurals, performing arts, and community service opportunities on campus to find the activities that are just right for you.
Student Life 101
Connect with the Cultural Center, Health & Wellness, Fitness Center, University Police, Technology Services, ACES (dining services), and others who are part of our caring community.
Academic Support
Learn your way around and how you can benefit from our Library, Advising, Student Success Center, Printing 101, and 200+ Labs.
On-Campus Job Fair
Explore on-campus student employment opportunities for both temporary service and work study-eligible positions.
Contact Us
Office of Student Engagement
Student Leadership Center, Suite 204
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
Phone: 607-587-3114 or
1-800-4-ALFRED
Email: orientation@alfredstate.edu